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Jobs That Pay a Lot for You to Work a Little (12 pics)

Business Insider analyzed US Census data for 478 jobs. According to the data they found, the average working American works about 39 hours a week, and the median earned income across all occupations is $32,000.

Postal service clerks
Avg hours: 39.32
Median income: $51,000
What they do: Perform any combination of tasks in a post office.

Radiation Therapists
Avg hours: 38.40
Median income: $70,000
What they do: Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards.

Optometrists
Avg hours: 39.03
Median income: $100,000
What they do: Diagnose, manage and treat conditions and diseases of of the human eye and visual system.

Pharmacists
Avg hours: 38.38
Median earned income: $102,000
What they do: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use.